queenly Meaning & Definition
What Does Queenly Mean?
As an adjective, queenly means of, relating to, or befitting a queen. It is also used to mean having royal rank.
Queenly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkwēn-lē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | noble, queenlike and kingly |
| Comparative / superlative | queenlier, queenliest |
Queenly Definition (Adjective)
- of, relating to, or befitting a queen
- having royal rank
- monarchical
Synonyms of Queenly
Queenly synonyms and antonyms →Queenly in a Sentence
a richly appointed, queenly bedroom, complete with a massive four-poster bed
Word Forms & Grammar
queen·li·er
queen·li·est
queen·li·ness noun
queenly adverb
queenlier
queenliest
queenliness
queenlinesses
queenly
queenly (comparative queenlier, superlative queenliest)
Words That Rhyme With Queenly
Origin of Queenly
Origin 1: From Middle English queenly, quenly, from Old English cwēnlīċ, equivalent to queen + -ly.
Origin 2: From queen + -ly.
First Known Use
15th century
Pronouncing Queenly
Queenly is pronounced /ˈkwēn-lē/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kwēn).
Common Questions About Queenly
What part of speech is queenly?
Queenly is an adjective.
What is another word for queenly?
Close synonyms of queenly are noble, queenlike and kingly. See the full list of queenly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of queenly?
The comparative form is queenlier and the superlative form is queenliest.